Maxfield Parrish

by Coy Ludwig

A biographical essay introduces this study of the contemporary artist's work in advertising, book and magazine illustration, and posters

Genres: Art, Nonfiction, Biography, Reference, Art History

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1973

Reviews

[Chris Gager · Rating 4 out of 5]

I KNOW I've looked through at least one Maxfield Parrish book. I used to have a picture of his hanging over my kitchen stove. In fact it was a print of the one the cover of this book! Gone now and who knows where. Date "read" is a guess.

[Roy DeRousse · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent, detailed examination of Parrish's work along with high quality reproductions of the artwork. I'd give this 4.5 stars if I could because some of the artwork is printed in black and white rather than color. Understandable to make the book more affordable, but I would have preferred paying more for more color.

[Shane Moore · Rating 5 out of 5]

My parents tell me that long before I learned to read, I loved the prints of Parrish's work collected in this book. However my tastes changed as I grew up, these images still entrances me. The artist portrayed both human figures and landscapes with layers of light and focused details that caught my imagination. As a teenager, I finally read the book itself and learned a bit about the artist's life, his techniques, and his place in art history. While that content is fine, the prints of the artist's work remain the obvious highlights of this volume.

[Troy · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favorite American artsit! Incredible glazing technique!!!

[Marcie · Rating 5 out of 5]

ONE OF MY FAVORITE ARTISTS. THE CLARITY & CREATIVITY IS AMAZING, AS IS THE LIGHT.

[Keith Bowden · Rating 5 out of 5]

Anything collecting Maxfield Parrish's work is superb, but this is THE book.

[Patrick Gibson · Rating 4 out of 5]

And yet another coffee table book find at the flea market. The got the blue right! Great accumulation of classic immages.

[Kaite Stover · Rating 5 out of 5]

Birthday gift from my college roommate.

[Jane · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short on biographical info - pics are lovely although the color is often wrong